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Definition of underfeed in English:

underfeed

verb

‘Grouping by production level also offers the advantage of being able to better manage feed allocation so as to not underfeed top producing cows or overfeed low producing cows.’

‘Defenceless against their masters, they struggled with overwork and its usual complement - underfeeding.’

‘Some owners underfeed their whippets, lurchers, or greyhounds, because they mistakenly think these breeds are meant to be stick-thin.’

‘Underfeeding can also result from improper feeding techniques and errors in formula preparation.’

‘Underfeeding, although less harmful if it happens only occasionally, also threatens good development of mind and body.’

‘Accurate nutritional targets are important as both overfeeding and underfeeding have led to increased morbidity.’

‘A few weeks ago, an Alabama sheriff was arrested for underfeeding his inmates and pocketing the leftover meal money.’

‘A vet believed he had been underfed for at least six months.’

‘Accurately assessing nutritional requirements and monitoring the adequacy of nutritional intake in critically ill patients can help ensure that complications associated with underfeeding or overfeeding are avoided.’

‘I now know that I was underfeeding her.’

‘Underfeeding in acutely ill patients has been associated with adverse outcomes, including increased incidence of infection and longer hospitalization.’

‘Supplementing grazing animals with grain or hay without regard to nutrients they receive from forage is inefficient if we overfeed of underfeed them.’